IFA Administrator
Warwick
Upto £30,000 subject to experience, plus benefits
Reward Recruitment are currently representing an established Chartered Financial Planning practice in Warwick, who are recruiting an experienced IFA Administrator to join their team, with excellent progression opportunities.
The role will incorporate all areas of providing financial administration support. You will join an established team and in return you will receive a competitive salary, together with benefits including Pension, Discretionary Bonus, Death in Service, etc.
Day to day responsibilities:
*Obtaining provider information (LOA) and collating these together with relevant client specific illustrations required to assist adviser with their recommendations and enable paraplanners to produce comprehensive report
*Run Risk Profiler results via FE Analytics
*Processing New Business following adviser handover
*Ensuring all compliance documents on file/provided by adviser prior to submission
*Submission to providers direct or electronically via platform
*Adding plan and activity for tracking to completion
*Ensuring client advised of progress throughout this process
*All above is to be adhered to in line with the ARM New Business Process
*Business types will be varied but mainly, investments, pensions (including transfer business), protection and sometimes mortgages
*Assisting with research and producing FE Analytics fund switch reports (inc charges schedule) in line with adviser recommendations
*Producing Risk Profiler results where required
*Ensure client authorisation received to complete switch in line with MIFID II requirements
*Processing and monitoring switch directly with provider or electronically via platform
*Preparing valuation reports
*Preparing supporting performance documentation for client review appointments
*Preparing review checklist for adviser/client appointments
*Preparing any documentation required (compliance or policy specific i.e. death benefit nomination form)
*Preparing half yearly valuation reports for issue to client (postal or electronic)
*Providing Post Review Summary report to client following adviser handover
*Completing withdrawal instructions on behalf of clients/advisers, as directed by adviser
*Ensuring any instructions received are confirmed in writing by client and authentication process is followed
*Updating back office system to maintain accurate client data/records
*Client liaison and assisting with queries
*Filing/scanning/photocopying/post/franking/answering phone call
Required Skills and Qualifications:
*Experience of working within an IFA or Wealth Management environment
*Proven experience of building strong client relationships
*Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Word, Excel & Outlook, Internet and Back Office Systems
*Great IT skills and willingness to embrace technology
*Ability to mentor and manage staff members
*The successful candidate will need to be resourceful and possess a ’can-do’ attitude
*The most important attribute is the ability to put your clients at the centre of everything you do
How to Apply:
Please send your CV immediately or contact Stuart on 0 7 747 782934.